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Model Number: Galaxy nexus
Android Version: 4.1.2
Build Number: JZO54K
this is rooted and unlocked.
Now i am getting messages - system update available Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
I m scared. Should i update?
Will it affect my clockwork mod recovery or root and unlock issues?
Pls guide.
Download one of the roms in Development section..pick the stock OTA or Factory images or any of the custom roms..that way u can stay rooted and unlocked while still getting JB 4.2 (or 4.2.1)
sunandoghosh said:
Model Number: Galaxy nexus
Android Version: 4.1.2
Build Number: JZO54K
this is rooted and unlocked.
Now i am getting messages - system update available Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
I m scared. Should i update?
Will it affect my clockwork mod recovery or root and unlock issues?
Pls guide.
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if you want to apply the ota you will have to flash stock recovery.. and after applying it you will lose root so you will have to root again. like the other user said its better to just flash one of the factory image from the dev section
AndyGnex said:
Download one of the roms in Development section..pick the stock OTA or Factory images or any of the custom roms..that way u can stay rooted and unlocked while still getting JB 4.2 (or 4.2.1)
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I have always used stock rom and just rooted and unlocked.
I am not very tech saavy.
I tried updating just by clicking on system update but got red exclamation point on rboot.
is there no simpler step by step way?
You have a custom recovery, as you have mentioned in OP..Hence you cannot update via normal system update.
Just download a rooted rom, put in your sd card and flash via CWM.. Voila! JB 4.2!
Advantage = stay rooted with unlocked bootloader, keep your apps (if you didnt factory reset before flashing, i dirty flashed 4.2 over 4.1.2, so far so good.) , awesome community support for roms
Disadvantage = can't update normally.
Before flashing a new ROM I would update your recovery first.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
k786 said:
if you want to apply the ota you will have to flash stock recovery.. and after applying it you will lose root so you will have to root again. like the other user said its better to just flash one of the factory image from the dev section
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Thank u...it clears a little bit...am i correct in understanding that factory image from dev section is actually original android google only...where do i download it...sorry for being so non tech but all help is great. thx
Robert00001 said:
Before flashing a new ROM I would update your recovery first.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
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Thank u...pls say me how should i go about updating my recovery pls...thanks bro
AndyGnex said:
You have a custom recovery, as you have mentioned in OP..Hence you cannot update via normal system update.
Just download a rooted rom, put in your sd card and flash via CWM.. Voila! JB 4.2!
Advantage = stay rooted with unlocked bootloader, keep your apps (if you didnt factory reset before flashing, i dirty flashed 4.2 over 4.1.2, so far so good.) , awesome community support for roms
Disadvantage = can't update normally.
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You have a custom recovery, as you have mentioned in OP..Hence you cannot update via normal system update.
got it now as i was thinking why i am unable to do direct system update....no it makes sense why i was unable.
Just download a rooted rom, put in your sd card and flash via CWM.. Voila! JB 4.2!
could u pls point me to step by step somewhere...i dont want to mess up picking wrong step pls.
thanks U ALL
sunandoghosh said:
You have a custom recovery, as you have mentioned in OP..Hence you cannot update via normal system update.
got it now as i was thinking why i am unable to do direct system update....no it makes sense why i was unable.
Just download a rooted rom, put in your sd card and flash via CWM.. Voila! JB 4.2!
could u pls point me to step by step somewhere...i dont want to mess up picking wrong step pls.
thanks U ALL
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bk201doesntexist: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
there's also a part about rooting.
then read this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419170
all you need to know about OTA (system) updates.
my advice is to start fresh, google nexus factory images for both 4.2 JOP40C and 4.2.1 JOP40D have been made available. only do so when you've read and fully understand (at least the first link) what your device is about, and what you'll need to interact with it on a more technical stance. read questions from other people. read their experiences and troubles and how they got out of it. prepare yourself to reach the light, and know the true ways of the Force.
any doubts with terminology: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
^^ Yes, follow what the user above mentioned, besides, our gNex is really hard to f*** up.. Unless you intentionally did something wrong, its very unlikely you will do anything stupid, if you followed the guides correctly
Sent from the depths of Hades
bk201doesntexist said:
bk201doesntexist: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
there's also a part about rooting.
then read this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419170
all you need to know about OTA (system) updates.
my advice is to start fresh, google nexus factory images for both 4.2 JOP40C and 4.2.1 JOP40D have been made available. only do so when you've read and fully understand (at least the first link) what your device is about, and what you'll need to interact with it on a more technical stance. read questions from other people. read their experiences and troubles and how they got out of it. prepare yourself to reach the light, and know the true ways of the Force.
any doubts with terminology: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
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Thank u sir for pointing in correct direction...i was tryiong to find correct guides but it was so so confusing...i will read links and see if i can work thank u
AndyGnex said:
^^ Yes, follow what the user above mentioned, besides, our gNex is really hard to f*** up.. Unless you intentionally did something wrong, its very unlikely you will do anything stupid, if you followed the guides correctly
Sent from the depths of Hades
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yes now that i have correct links for guides i will go thru...there is so much guides and info i was very confused
Hi,
I installed Samsung Galaxy Nexus Toolkit V9.1.0 for GSM to root my device and use Team Win Recovery Project V2.2.2.0 to install ROMs.
Currently on Official nightly build of Cyanogen Mod 10 Rom Android 4.1.2 Build JZO54K.
I want to know if I need to update anything to switch to Android 4.2 ROM or should I just download a good rom and flash it using the software?
While we are on the subject, can someone please recommend a good ROM? When will start getting Cyanogen Mod for Android 4.2?
Thanks.
You should update your recovery to the latest version (either CWM ot TWRP) to avoid nested "0" folders each time you flash a new rom.
Other than that, I didn't do anything else.
By the way, I'm using Cataclysm rom.
abulkhairi said:
Hi,
I installed Samsung Galaxy Nexus Toolkit V9.1.0 for GSM to root my device and use Team Win Recovery Project V2.2.2.0 to install ROMs.
Currently on Official nightly build of Cyanogen Mod 10 Rom Android 4.1.2 Build JZO54K.
I want to know if I need to update anything to switch to Android 4.2 ROM or should I just download a good rom and flash it using the software?
While we are on the subject, can someone please recommend a good ROM? When will start getting Cyanogen Mod for Android 4.2?
Thanks.
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Just update your TWRP to the latest version 2.3.2.1. You can easily do that via GooManager app which you can find in the Play Store
There is no specific "good" ROM, just try then decide
Good Luck
ahmadallica said:
Just update your TWRP to the latest version 2.3.2.1. You can easily do that via GooManager app which you can find in the Play Store
There is no specific "good" ROM, just try then decide
Good Luck
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like others have said use the latest twrp... and "best" rom is different for everyone so try them and see for yourself.. and cm10.1 is already out
ahmadallica said:
Just update your TWRP to the latest version 2.3.2.1. You can easily do that via GooManager app which you can find in the Play Store
There is no specific "good" ROM, just try then decide
Good Luck
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Hi,
I have GooManager installed.... When I search for TWRP 2.3.2.1 I get 2.3.2.3 version shown as available as well. It's a zip and .img file as well. Am I supposed to just download and flash it? I mean the zip file would be flashed using the current TWRP right and it will auto upgrade?
Also, What I understand is that if I have 2.3.2.1 I can install 4.2 ROMs without having to root my phone using Galaxy Nexus Toolkit V10.1 because the screenshots shows 4.2 in it?
Also to find something I have to use search place on GooManager, isnt there a list of updated list of softwares available on it? I can see ROMs etc very neatly can be seen there but not patches like these.
abulkhairi said:
Hi,
I have GooManager installed.... When I search for TWRP 2.3.2.1 I get 2.3.2.3 version shown as available as well. It's a zip and .img file as well. Am I supposed to just download and flash it? I mean the zip file would be flashed using the current TWRP right and it will auto upgrade?
Also, What I understand is that if I have 2.3.2.1 I can install 4.2 ROMs without having to root my phone using Galaxy Nexus Toolkit V10.1 because the screenshots shows 4.2 in it?
Also to find something I have to use search place on GooManager, isnt there a list of updated list of softwares available on it? I can see ROMs etc very neatly can be seen there but not patches like these.
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Please be careful with the TWRP version as 2.3.2.3 seems to be for Nexus 4 not our GNex. Follow the following steps to download and install latest TWRP for your device (2.3.2.1):
1- Run GooManager app
2- Click on the upper right 3 dots for settings
3- Click "Install OpenRecoveryScript"
4- Confirm Recovery Install --> Yes
5- Confirm download, reboot, and install --> Yes
6- A download process will start then it will be installed
7- (Optional) Reboot into recovery to ensure that TWRP is successfully installed and working.
As far as I know, you need root for GooManager app already for many functions. I never used the GNex toolkit nor have an idea which screenshots you are referring to.
I am not sure I got your last point but if you are searching for ROMs via GooManager then it is there in the first option of the app --> Browse compatible ROMs. But honestly I have never used this so can't share you any experience regarding it.
Hope this helps
I can see Android v4.1.1 on System, About, but I totally forget what ROM I flashed. One of the more popular ones, last October or so. How do I tell what is on the phone?
Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question...
Dougmeister said:
I can see Android v4.1.1 on System, About, but I totally forget what ROM I flashed. One of the more popular ones, last October or so. How do I tell what is on the phone?
Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question...
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Don't you have the rom zip saved? It should say what rom it is. Although you should know what you are flashing.
Sent from my Clean Bean v2.6 Galaxy S3
Dougmeister said:
I can see Android v4.1.1 on System, About, but I totally forget what ROM I flashed. One of the more popular ones, last October or so. How do I tell what is on the phone?
Thanks, and sorry for the dumb question...
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System settings / build number
Sent from my blue galaxy
miller710 said:
System settings / build number
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Hmmm. Maybe I never *did* flash anything...
"Build number JRO03L.L710VPBLJ7"
Doesn't that mean plain old Jelly Bean?
I vaguely remember installing Clockwork Mod so I could get JellyBean early.
I guess I want to uninstall Clockwork Mod so I can do OTA updates from Sprint, etc. I found these threads, but they are for Galaxy Tab 2...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800175How to Uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery?[/URL]
[ODIN STOCK ROM] GT-P3113 Stock ROM for Odin flash
But since last fall, I've had to re-install Windows.
So, two questions:
1) Jellybean is standard on Galaxy S3's by now, right?
2) What do I need to install on my PC to uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery? Odin? Anything else?
Thanks.
Dougmeister said:
Hmmm. Maybe I never *did* flash anything...
"Build number JRO03L.L710VPBLJ7"
Doesn't that mean plain old Jelly Bean?
I vaguely remember installing Clockwork Mod so I could get JellyBean early.
I guess I want to uninstall Clockwork Mod so I can do OTA updates from Sprint, etc. I found these threads, but they are for Galaxy Tab 2...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800175How to Uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery?[/URL]
[ODIN STOCK ROM] GT-P3113 Stock ROM for Odin flash
But since last fall, I've had to re-install Windows.
So, two questions:
1) Jellybean is standard on Galaxy S3's by now, right?
2) What do I need to install on my PC to uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery? Odin? Anything else?
Thanks.
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I would suggest searching the Q&A thread for all this. You should read up before you start installing roms or doing any mods to your phone.
Sent from my Freeza MC3 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
TheSocalGuy79 said:
I would suggest searching the Q&A thread for all this. You should read up before you start installing roms or doing any mods to your phone.
Sent from my Freeza MC3 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
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Thanks. Will do.
Dougmeister said:
Hmmm. Maybe I never *did* flash anything...
"Build number JRO03L.L710VPBLJ7"
Doesn't that mean plain old Jelly Bean?
I vaguely remember installing Clockwork Mod so I could get JellyBean early.
I guess I want to uninstall Clockwork Mod so I can do OTA updates from Sprint, etc. I found these threads, but they are for Galaxy Tab 2...:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800175How to Uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery?[/URL]
[ODIN STOCK ROM] GT-P3113 Stock ROM for Odin flash
But since last fall, I've had to re-install Windows.
So, two questions:
1) Jellybean is standard on Galaxy S3's by now, right?
2) What do I need to install on my PC to uninstall Clockwork Mod Recovery? Odin? Anything else?
Thanks.
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Might I interject here? If the only reason you want to go back to stock recovery is to get the OTA updates, I personally don't think you need to. Typically, Freeza has the most up-to-date Stock, Rooted Rom over in his thread. In my case, he usually has it well before I get the OTA notification from Sprint. If you think his thread is daunting to look at, you really only want to flash one of the following (I always remove direct links to the Roms out of respect for the dev's):
freeza said:
[size=+4]Leaked Builds[/size]
MC3 Full ROM (DeOdex): Sprint Touchwiz Jelly Bean 4.1.2 L710VPBMC3 | Mirror (Thanks HashTagHell)
MD5: 8D714F25612D2CA8F103A63DF902E607
[size=+4]Official Software[/size]
FULL ROM:
DeOdex:
Sprint Touchwiz Jelly Bean 4.1.2 L710VPBMB1 | Mirror | Mirror 2 (Not yet active)
MD5: 37E1CCCB3A30959C64DF238D0BD2B23C
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The MC3 Rom is a leak of a new OTA that might come out soon (or it'll be incorporated in a future OTA). The MB1 Rom is the most current, stock Rom. All you have to do is flash it and you're updated. If you need help with how to flash it, you can look to my post over here. Since you're going from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2, I'd recommend a "clean install" (step 5 in my instructions) just to minimize the chance of Force Closes, but you should be good if you want to do a "dirty flash" (only wipe cache and dalvik cache). If you dirty-flash, though, any and all troubleshooting will boil down to doing a clean install and seeing if the problem persists.
Also, CNexus has written up a really good OTA Guide to help you understand the whole OTA thing more and to recognize your options. You can check out his post over here.
Hope this helps!
Edit: It might also be good to update your Recovery before proceeding. Depending on how old your CWM is, it might be best to get an updated one (with hopefully fewer bugs). Thankfully, Naddict has created updates that are flashable from the Recovery itself. All you have to do is download the one you want (I'm using TWRP 2.5.0.0, but CWM is fine, too) and flash it in your custom Recovery, then reboot into recovery again.
topherk, thanks!
I took your advice and upgraded my ClockworkMod. (I also installed TWRP, which I think overwrote it, but that's another story).
I'm going to go over your post in more detail (hopefully) this weekend.
I tried flashing some different ROMs to see what they were like. I was not impressed, so I went back to stock.
Can you tell me something? If I use TWRP to back up everything, I still need to install GAPPS, right? Then I need to do something with GAPPS and Platinum Backup before I wipe/re-install to keep all/most of my programs/settings, right? Then run GAPPS again after I flash the new ROM?
Dougmeister said:
I took your advice and upgraded my ClockworkMod. (I also installed TWRP, which I think overwrote it, but that's another story).
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Yeah, you can only have one recovery installed at once. I use TWRP, others use CWM. In my opinion, it shouldn't matter too much. They're both good and as far as I'm aware, the newest of each are relatively bug-free. The only thing is once you have backups for one, you can't restore them with the other. This isn't that big of a deal, but just an FYI.
Dougmeister said:
Can you tell me something? If I use TWRP to back up everything, I still need to install GAPPS, right? Then I need to do something with GAPPS and Platinum Backup before I wipe/re-install to keep all/most of my programs/settings, right? Then run GAPPS again after I flash the new ROM?
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I'll break your questions here:
As far as I'm aware, all TouchWiz Roms include GAPPS in them by default. Of the flip side, no AOSP Roms will include them. This is because Google has asked dev's to not include them (in a Rom) unless specifically approved by Google. Samsung has gotten that approval for their TW framework, so any Rom based on TW can (and do) include GAPPS. If you're in doubt and the Rom doesn't say, first re-read the thread, as it's a common question. Then you can just flash the Rom without GAPPS and load up your phone. If GAPPS is included, you'll have a play store. If not, then you can just reboot into recovery and install it. Easy as pie.
I believe you mean Titanium Backup (another precious metal). Using TiBk, I actually have an automatic restore done every morning at 3am. Then if I decide to flash a new Rom, I always have an up-to-date backup of my apps. I never restore system apps, as that's just asking for trouble when switching Roms. I always back up my messages and phone log, but nothing that's red in TiBk. And for most apps, you don't have to restore data (only the app). I only restore data for games and apps like Hulu so I don't have to log in again.
Hoep this helps!
Yeah stock based roms will include GAPPS, AOSP roms cant because they arent officially licensed to distribute them...
As for the original question, I think I have it figured out. If you go to /system/build.prop and open that file, the great majority of devs will modify the relevant lines to the name of their custom roms. On cm roms theres a line called "cm.version=", which devs will usually modify that on a CM rom
The name is in there somewhere...could be changed on a couple lines, or on ALL the relevant lines, but it will be changed most of the time
Hope this helps
Is there a way to just directly upgrade Jellybean from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 without having to re-install (via Gapps?) all of my applications, etc.?
I thought I read that I could unroot, do the OTA upgrade, then root again? I'm reading the OTA guide by CNexus, and 'freezing' the update app seems like a good option, but that just keeps the nag screen away.
Dougmeister said:
Is there a way to just directly upgrade Jellybean from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 without having to re-install (via Gapps?) all of my applications, etc.?
I thought I read that I could unroot, do the OTA upgrade, then root again? I'm reading the OTA guide by CNexus, and 'freezing' the update app seems like a good option, but that just keeps the nag screen away.
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All you need to do is follow the guide. You can download the MB1 firmware from freezas thread, and then flash an updated version of your rom. If you are on stock rooted, then you can flash one of freezas plain stock rooted roms over what you have (i would recommend a backup first though)
Just a small correction Gapps strictly refers to Google made apps (maps, play store, books, etc) you usually only flash these when working with AOSP roms. You sound like your talking about Touchwiz roms and thus your not loading all your apps through gapps, because Gapps are already included with Touchwiz roms. What you are referring to is reloading all your apps through Google Play Store and using the Google restore feature.
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Yes! I'm talking about:
1) Backing up everything on my Galaxy S3
2) Installing other ROMs (sometimes stock, sometimes AOSP)
(side question: "stock" = "TouchWiz"???)
3) Magically re-installing *all* of my apps in the new ROM by clicking a single button
To do that, I'll need to use the "Google restore" feature?
Dougmeister said:
Yes! I'm talking about:
1) Backing up everything on my Galaxy S3
2) Installing other ROMs (sometimes stock, sometimes AOSP)
(side question: "stock" = "TouchWiz"???)
3) Magically re-installing *all* of my apps in the new ROM by clicking a single button
To do that, I'll need to use the "Google restore" feature?
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Titanium backup is what I use. Paid version and you dont have to click ok for each app
Sent from my blue galaxy
miller710 said:
Titanium backup is what I use. Paid version and you dont have to click ok for each app
Sent from my blue galaxy
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You don't have to hit ok for each app when you use google restore the correct way. It automatically reloads your apps on your device. TB is a great also but never restore data it is the root of most issues caused when people use it.
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So my sister has an Attt Galaxy note 2. I want to format her phone and install aokp or cyanogenmod on it cause they are smoother and faster roms. I searched on how to unlock and root the Galaxy note 2 but i've only found a bunch of guides showing how to root the phone, i haven't found one telling how to unlock the bootloader?
does anyone know how to unlock the GN2 bootloader, or is it already unlocked?
jinjin12 said:
So my sister has an Attt Galaxy note 2. I want to format her phone and install aokp or cyanogenmod on it cause they are smoother and faster roms. I searched on how to unlock and root the Galaxy note 2 but i've only found a bunch of guides showing how to root the phone, i haven't found one telling how to unlock the bootloader?
does anyone know how to unlock the GN2 bootloader, or is it already unlocked?
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Surprise no one has answered. You can't, and you don't need to.
What firmware is the phone on now?
dicksteele said:
Surprise no one has answered. You can't, and you don't need to.
What firmware is the phone on now?
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what do you mean you can't? Are samsung phones different somehow? I can unlock bootloader on my Nexus 4, my bro's Moto g, and my other Bro's Lg Optimus G, so why can't i unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy note 2?
i've never used a samsung phone before so i'm not sure if they differ somehow.
So i don't need to unlock bootloader to install aokp or cyangamod? i only need to root and install custom recovery? I think her phone is on android 4.1.2 or 4.2 i forgot which one.
jinjin12 said:
what do you mean you can't? Are samsung phones different somehow? I can unlock bootloader on my Nexus 4, my bro's Moto g, and my other Bro's Lg Optimus G, so why can't i unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy note 2?
i've never used a samsung phone before so i'm not sure if they differ somehow.
So i don't need to unlock bootloader to install aokp or cyangamod? i only need to root and install custom recovery? I think her phone is on android 4.1.2 or 4.2 i forgot which one.
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Samsung does not consider your phone yours as these other manufacturers.
If she has not done the most recent Over the Air update to 4.3, it's probably on 4.1.2. The latest OTA installs Knox security. You dont want that.
There are some good choices in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development
You don't need to root either. If you do install, it will get overwritten since it's installed in the /system directory. ROMs replace the /system directory.
Just install custom recovery, follow ROMs install instructions. Verify with the thread OP if it requires the 4.3 leaked bootloader.
Located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Oh and Samsung has help from AT&T
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/
dicksteele said:
Samsung does not consider your phone yours as these other manufacturers.
If she has not done the most recent Over the Air update to 4.3, it's probably on 4.1.2. The latest OTA installs Knox security. You dont want that.
There are some good choices in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development
You don't need to root either. If you do install, it will get overwritten since it's installed in the /system directory. ROMs replace the /system directory.
Just install custom recovery, follow ROMs install instructions. Verify with the thread OP if it requires the 4.3 leaked bootloader.
Located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Oh and Samsung has help from AT&T
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/
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I really appreciate the help . i posted on android central and this forum but no help until you posted so thanks. I guess samsung phones are different. I was also told that you only need to back up EFS files on samsungs phones only and NOT on Nexus 4, or Moto G right?
Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right?
jinjin12 said:
I really appreciate the help . i posted on android central and this forum but no help until you posted so thanks. I guess samsung phones are different. I was also told that you only need to back up EFS files on samsungs phones only and NOT on Nexus 4, or Moto G right?
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But of course.
EFS holds IMEI info, carrier info, a backup is definitely a good idea. You never know when an OH SH*T will pop up.
Here's some info. OH SH*T examples too.
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/
Here's a couple to try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.boris.efsbackup&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325
And always back up your external sdcard to PC.
Top 5 OH SH*T's, accidentally formatted external sdcard. Helpful when upgrading to a bigger sdcard, also.
I just put in a 64MB samsung card. Fricking screams.
Good luck
dicksteele said:
But of course.
EFS holds IMEI info, carrier info, a backup is definitely a good idea. You never know when an OH SH*T will pop up.
Here's some info. OH SH*T examples too.
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/
Here's a couple to try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.boris.efsbackup&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325
And always back up your external sdcard to PC.
Top 5 OH SH*T's, accidentally formatted external sdcard. Helpful when upgrading to a bigger sdcard, also.
I just put in a 64MB samsung card. Fricking screams.
Good luck
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Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right? Odin roots the phone? i saw a guide by technobuffalo and the dude used odin to root the phone before installing TWRP
jinjin12 said:
Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right? Odin roots the phone? i saw a guide by technobuffalo and the dude used odin to root the phone before installing TWRP
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Sorry, started replying back last night and got sidetracked.
Yes no need to root, pre-custom recovery. They are totally different. Root (superuser) is a file and app.
Custom recovery replaces the phones built-in Android recovery.Two "versions" TWRP and Clockworkmod. Both work well. Some ROM installs will suggest using a certain one.
ODIN will root the phone.
That file is here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...t-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip?retrieve_file=1
Most ROMs do have root incorporated.
dicksteele said:
Sorry, started replying back last night and got sidetracked.
Yes no need to root, pre-custom recovery. They are totally different. Root (superuser) is a file and app.
Custom recovery replaces the phones built-in Android recovery.Two "versions" TWRP and Clockworkmod. Both work well. Some ROM installs will suggest using a certain one.
ODIN will root the phone.
That file is here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...t-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip?retrieve_file=1
Most ROMs do have root incorporated.
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odin can also flash roms and install custom recovery images right? i can just flash roms and recoveries using adb on the GN2 to flash roms also?
The technobufallo guide kind of made no sense since the guy used odin to root the phone, then used odin to flash custom recovery, then used it to flash cyanogenmod, which is pointless since like you say above, custom roms comes with root preloaded.
also my sister asked att to unlock her phone and now she's using tmobile with the phone. Would flashing any roms also lock the phone and prevent using tmobile sim?
jinjin12 said:
odin can also flash roms and install custom recovery images right? i can just flash roms and recoveries using adb on the GN2 to flash roms also?
The technobufallo guide kind of made no sense since the guy used odin to root the phone, then used odin to flash custom recovery, then used it to flash cyanogenmod, which is pointless since like you say above, custom roms comes with root preloaded.
also my sister asked att to unlock her phone and now she's using tmobile with the phone. Would flashing any roms also lock the phone and prevent using tmobile sim?
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Yes. that does not make sense. So stop reading that guide.
You will need to flash a custom recovery. I'm detailing a TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) install
Here is an explanation of TWRP and how to use it.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
by Haroon Q Raja
Here are other ways to install a custom recovery on your Android phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
Also by Haroon Q Raja
INSTALLING TWRP 2.6.3.1
Download
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
- Run Odin3 v3.07.exe
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/download/772dlmuaxfgm0x2/Odin307.zip
- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode
Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.
Plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
- Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar that you downloaded.
The filename that goes into the PDA Slot is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
- Click START and wait. It will complete and reboot.
Just install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
It's multicarrier so TMO is supported. It's rooted already.
Right above the Vipers Audio banner, on the left is a click here to show content. It lists all the features. I don;t think she's going to need more than this ROM right now.
dicksteele said:
Yes. that does not make sense. So stop reading that guide.
You will need to flash a custom recovery. I'm detailing a TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) install
Here is an explanation of TWRP and how to use it.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
by Haroon Q Raja
Here are other ways to install a custom recovery on your Android phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
Also by Haroon Q Raja
INSTALLING TWRP 2.6.3.1
Download
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
- Run Odin3 v3.07.exe
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/download/772dlmuaxfgm0x2/Odin307.zip
- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode
Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.
Plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
- Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar that you downloaded.
The filename that goes into the PDA Slot is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
- Click START and wait. It will complete and reboot.
Just install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
It's multicarrier so TMO is supported. It's rooted already.
Right above the Vipers Audio banner, on the left is a click here to show content. It lists all the features. I don;t think she's going to need more than this ROM right now.
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OK thanks alot man and thanks for taking the time to write all of that to help me :victory:
I was going to install aokp or cyanogenmod since she' been complaining about her phone being slow and stock touchwiz 4.1.2 is already reptty slow in itself. BUt she said she wanted to use s-pen features and especially multi window for her work, so those aokp and cyan roms were out of the the question. I still think if she wants speed, she needs aokp or cyanogenmod though, but i guess a lot of people those the touchwiz features
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OK thanks alot man and thanks for taking the time to write all of that to help me :victory:
I was going to install aokp or cyanogenmod since she' been complaining about her phone being slow and stock touchwiz 4.1.2 is already reptty slow in itself. BUt she said she wanted to use s-pen features and especially multi window for her work, so those aokp and cyan roms were out of the the question. I still think if she wants speed, she needs aokp or cyanogenmod though, but i guess a lot of people those the touchwiz features
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No prob. That's why I pointed you to the Jedi Master X. It'll work on T Mobile, It has the speed. Check out the builder, ptmr3, stats. Fricking insane.
20000+ thanks, 8000+ posts.
Hi all, I hope this is the correct Forum for this thread. I did search for a clear thread on how to do this, but I couldn't find one with all the info I needed, so I apologize in advance if this has been asked 1000 times.
I'm relatively new to Flashing ROM's.
I would like to install a ROM I found here (ATT_UCUEMJB_I747S3Rx_3.0_AROMA_4-13-14.zip)
The instructions clearly state that I need the d2att_I747_MJ2-bootloader_MJB-modem.zip
I have read several threads that say this bootloader is bricking phones, and much more info that makes me want to be sure I have my ducks in line before proceeding.
Can someone please explain as detailed as possible the tools and steps I need to take to install this ROM onto my phone?
Galaxy S3 i747 ATT - SIM Unlocked, Safely Rooted and on Straight Talk currently. Before Rooting this phone received the OTA 4.3 Update as well, so it is up to date.
My weakest area so far is with the bootloader. I don't quite understand the process and would really appreciate all the info I can get.
Thanks all
If you took the 4.3 OTA AT&T ROM update, your phone has the 4.3 mjb bootloader.
To confirm which bootloader is on your phone, boot into download mode and let us know what it says on your screen.
audit13 said:
If you took the 4.3 OTA AT&T ROM update, your phone has the 4.3 mjb bootloader.
To confirm which bootloader is on your phone, boot into download mode and let us know what it says on your screen.
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When I do Volume down + Home + Power it displays a screen that Cautions you about installing a Custom ROM, and then says "Press Volume down to exit or Volume up to Install custom software.
Boot into download mode by pressing the up key. That screen won't tell you if you have Knox installed or the 4.3 bootloader.
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Boot into download mode by pressing the up key. That screen won't tell you if you have Knox installed or the 4.3 bootloader.
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I Pressed Volume up key and this was displayed in the upper left corner on that screen with the large Android Image. It also said "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!"
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-I747
Custom Binary Download - No
Current Binary - Samsung official
System Status - Custom
Qualcomm Secureboot - Enable
Warranty Bit - 0
Bootloader AP SWREV - 2
You have the 4.3 4.3 bootloader on your phone. Do not attempt to flash any lower stock ROMs via Odin as this may brick your phone. You can no longer downgrade your bootloader too.
In order for the phone to work with the mjb bootloader, you would also be running the latest modem which means you have the right items to install the SRX ROM.
You need to install a custom recovery before attempting to install a custom ROM.
Do you recommend a particular one?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using XDA Free mobile app
I like the Validus ROM because it is has great battery life and nice blacked-out theme.
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I like the Validus ROM because it is has great battery life and nice blacked-out theme.
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I looked into that one as well. Not sure about the blacked out theme though. Is it okay in all light sources, etc?
Now I looked around into Custom Recovery install and found Clockworkmod.
I even found an app from Playstore (on this site) that is supposed to find and flash the correct one for your device in just a few moments (Rashr)
but it doesn't recognize my I747 I guess. Plus, I don't want to do anything in case I brick this phone. Forgive me for being noobish here but I'm just concerned and like to measure three times, cut once.
Any chance you could clarify this procedure for me?
I have backed up my current ROM and apps, everything using Titanium Backup and believe I'm ready to do this today.
So, after finding a noob tutorial on installing Clockworkmod, I gave it a shot.
I renamed the file to recovery.img and placed it in the root of my sdcard.
Using the terminal emulator I used the command line in the instructions and it gives me an error that says the file or directory does not exsist
Any Ideas?
EDIT: Installed Rom manager and CWM is installed.
I downloaded the SRX ROM, placed it in the root of the SDcard. I believe I must do a full Wipe (Cache and Factory Reset) and then I can install Zip file, correct?
Yes, it's your first install if that Rom. Full wipe.
All good
Just to update the thread -
I installed the Rom and on first boot it didn't get past the Samsung Boot screen, even after waiting 10+ minutes.
2nd try was succesful and the ROM seems stable but I havent had much time to play around with it yet.
Thanks all for you help with my first ROM install :good: